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JACK AND JILL CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.

1315 W Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

License:
C17BO0041
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
463
License expiration:
December 31, 2026
Typical cost: $1,235 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,235 - $1,387/mo

Median daily rate: $57.00 - $64.00

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Broward County data.

Not this provider’s price.

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Inspection snapshot

Recent higher-concern violation

At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.

Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.

Latest inspectionApril 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 2, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for JACK AND JILL CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC. from March 29, 2023 through April 2, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 20, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33312

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.38
Local median
0.39

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
15%
Local median
11%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
15%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.54

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Sec 7-30(a)(3), Ordinance: All child care personnel who provide care to infants at child care facilities shall, prior to caring for such infants, successfully complete the most current training course approved by the local licensing agency relating to providing an infant safe sleep environment, as identified on the local licensing agencys website. The owner of a child care facility must ensure that all such child care personnel are in compliance with the training requirements of this section, and that such training is renewed every 2 years, in the same manner as provided for the initial training. Successful completion of the required training must be evidenced by a certificate, or any equivalent documentation, issued by the applicable training organization in the name of the individual who completed the course and indicating the date the course was completed. Documentation evidencing compliance with the training requirements under this section shall be included in the individual's personnel file maintained at the child care facility. Child care personnel working with infants did not have the required training.
Report comments
Child care personnel working with infants did not have the required training. (See Supplemental Page)
Correction status
Due by April 3, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
03-05
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
3.6.4(B), Handbook: When napping or sleeping, young infants who are not able to roll over must be positioned on their backs and on a firm surface to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, unless an alternate position is authorized by a physician. Sleep sacks that fit according to manufacturers recommendations, do not restrict the infants arms, and will not slide up around the infants face may be used for the comfort of the sleeping infant; however, swaddling shall not be used unless authorized in writing by the childs physician. Written documentation of a physicians authorization must be on file at the facility. Documentation must include the childs name, childs date of birth, description of sleep position required, instructions for the use of any equipment needed, and length of time authorization is valid. There was no documentation on file that an alternative position/swaddling was authorized by a physician for an infant in care. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
Inspector notes
There was no documentation on file that an alternative position/swaddling was authorized by a physician for an infant in care. This concern was brought to the attention of the director and teacher on-site and safe sleep requirements were readdressed with staff personnel. The teachers immediately unwrapped the infant that was observed swaddled. This standard is now brought into compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 20 - Crib Requirements/Bedding Group: Sec. 7-38, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
20-06
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Sec. 7-44(f), Ordinance: The childs arrival and departure must be recorded by child care personnel at the time the child enters and departs the child care facility. The attendance sheet/class roster must accompany the child care personnel and the group of children throughout the day should they leave the classroom. In order to account for childrens whereabouts, children who are reassigned to different classrooms throughout the day should be signed in and/or out of the rosters for those respective classrooms each time. The facility failed to maintain an accurate attendance roster for the children in care. License/Certificates [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During todays inspection the monitor found inaccurate attendance recordings. The monitor brought this concern to the Director and teachers on site. The teachers corrected the attendance record sheet, bringing this violation into compliance. Counselor Comments FOR GOLD SEAL PROVIDERS: Be advised that if this inspection includes the issuance of a Class I violation, the issuance of three or more Class II violations, and/or issuance of a third Class III for a repeated violation within a two (2) year period, the violation may affect the status of your Gold Seal designation pursuant to s. 1002.945, Florida Statutes. ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Tiffany ... [truncated]
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 50 - Daily Attendance Group: DCF Handbook
Official code
50-02
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
5.1(D), Handbook: The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years, and documentation of the findings. Documentation must include the applicants job title and description of his/her regular duties, confirmation of employment dates, and level of job performance. The employer/owner/operator must make at least three attempts to obtain employment history information. Failed attempts to obtain employment history must be documented in the personnel file and include date, time, and the reason the information was not obtained. An employment history verification was not documented or incomplete. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The employer/owner/operator must conduct employment history checks, including documented attempts to contact each employer that employed the individual within the preceding five years. Some personnel did not have verification of work history from the last five years.
Correction status
Due by November 19, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-29, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
Official code
01-03
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
5.2(C), Handbook: Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. The facility failed to conduct a re-screen for child care personnel with a break in employment. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Staff Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
One staff member was observed not rescreened after a 90 day break in service. The staff was observed not alone with children. Technical assistance was provided on several staff hired from an outside employment agency verifying a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days.
Correction status
Due by November 18, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 01 - Background Screening Group: Sec. 7-29, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Secs.
Official code
01-12

Questions to ask

Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.

Finding-specific

Could you walk me through your current process for ensuring that attendance rosters are accurate throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show an inspection report from March 2026 where the facility needed to update its attendance tracking practices. Asking about the current process helps clarify how staff maintain accurate records for all children in their care.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps do you take to ensure that all infant sleep practices, including the use of swaddles or sleep sacks, are documented and followed correctly?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from March 2026 noted a need for better documentation regarding infant sleep positions and swaddling. This question helps parents understand how the center manages these important safety protocols for infants.
Context
The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you manage the background screening and re-screening process for staff members to ensure everyone is up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
The available inspection records from November 2025 indicate a need for improved tracking of staff re-screening requirements after breaks in service. This question allows the director to explain the current administrative procedures for maintaining staff files.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your process for verifying and documenting the employment history of new staff members?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in November 2025 identified incomplete documentation regarding employment history checks for some personnel. Asking about this process helps parents understand how the center verifies the experience of its staff.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you ensure that all staff members working with infants have completed the required specialized training?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official report from March 2026 noted that some staff working with infants needed to complete specific safe sleep training. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and verifies that all infant care staff are properly trained.
Related violations